As Monday’s opener against New England draws ever closer, members of the Dolphins’ special teams can’t help but be reminded of the mistakes that proved the difference in the Patriots’ 41-14 victory at Sun Life Stadium early last season.

The Dolphins had a punt blocked, a field goal blocked and allowed Brandon Tate to return the second-half kickoff 103 yards for a touchdown as the Patriot put up 35 second-half points …

The Dolphins’ coaching staff – particularly special teams coach John Bonamego – are going to face a lot of heat in the wake of Monday’s embarrassing 41-14 home loss to the Patriots on Monday Night Football.

But several players put the onus on themselves after the game, saying they deserve the blame, not the coaches.

“The coaches do not play between the lines,” cornerback Jason Allen said. “It’s 11 guys on the …

This isn’t exactly news, because we’ve been hearing it for weeks, but apparently the reports that Florida wide receiver Percy Harvin tested positive for marijuana at the NFL draft combine in February are true. …